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Old 12-15-2008, 01:51 PM   #24 (permalink)
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Re: How to lube a nut using #2 lead.

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Originally Posted by marc1kim View Post
I just run the sharpened tip back and forth untill the nut slot is penciled in. This has worked great for me for 17 years of owning Les pauls. Never have I had to change out my tuners. Tuning has always been stable.
Ive done that as well but for me shaving some lead seems to work better. Both methods are solid.

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Originally Posted by Ayrton View Post
One thing I have seen is using a small amount of Vaseline mixed with the pencil lead. This will keep the lead in the slot longer. Keep in mind a small amount...
Hmmmm. Yet another use for Vaseline! I might give that a try, thanks!
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